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Zambezia

2012Movie1 h 23 minG

AnimationComedy
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.7/5Rotten Tomatoes29%44%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Story

Airborne to be wild.

Set in a bustling bird city on the edge of the majestic Victoria Falls, "Zambezia" is the story of Kai - a naïve, but high-spirited young falcon who travels to the bird city of "Zambezia" where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • African Wildlife Setting
  • Coming-of-Age Narrative
  • Community & Belonging Themes
  • Visual Spectacle of Victoria Falls
  • Light-Hearted Comedy
  • Educational Natural History
  • Safe for Young Children
  • Standard Animated Tropes

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Wayne Thornley
Written by
Wayne Thornley, Anthony Silverston, Raffaella Delle Donne
Produced by
Anthony Silverston, James Middleton, Mike Buckland
Music by
Bruce Retief

Everyone

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Facts

June 5, 2012 · 1 h 23 min · G

Released
June 5, 2012
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
South Africa
Budget
$20 million
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Parental Abandonment, Evil Egg Eater, Attack of the Town Festival +9

  • Parental Abandonment
  • Evil Egg Eater
  • Attack of the Town Festival
  • Big Good
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Gossipy Hens
  • Taking You with Me
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Malicious Monitor Lizard
  • Scavengers Are Scum
  • Captain Crash
  • Wham Line

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zambezia?"

Questions about Zambezia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zambezia?

NetflixfuboTVThe Roku

In the United States, Zambezia streams on Netflix and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Zambezia worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Zambezia okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Zambezia make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Zambezia?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Zambezia use?

Parental AbandonmentEvil Egg EaterAttack of the Town FestivalBig GoodHeroic BSoDGossipy HensTaking You with MeEstablishing Character MomentMalicious Monitor LizardScavengers Are ScumCaptain CrashWham Lineand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Parental Abandonment, Evil Egg Eater, and Attack of the Town Festival.